What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Program Leaders position at Milton Hershey School?
Why Choose Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is a unique and rewarding place to work. As a Family Support Specialist, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our students.
Your Responsibilities
As a Family Support Specialist, you will be responsible for:
- Maintaining a stable living situation for your assigned group of students.
- Providing care, transportation, and administration of medications to your assigned group of students.
- Handling responsibilities such as driving, budgeting, reporting, etc.
- Leading students in daily devotions and taking students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services.
Benefits
- A competitive compensation package of approximately $150,000 per couple, which includes free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more.
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings.
- Relocation assistance and paid training provided.
- A schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with a period of personal time while students are at school.
- Three-week paid summer vacation.
Qualifications
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings.
- This is a two-person job for couples who have been legally married for at least two years.
- Both spouses should be age 27 or older.
- No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home.
- Abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus. No alcohol is permitted while on duty.
- Limitations on pets. Only fish and one dog of approved breeds is permitted.
- Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
- Couples must be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and take students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services (Note: Proselytizing is prohibited).
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students.
- Both spouses must complete an individual employment application.
Salary : $150,000
